Tag: tugs

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which it presents a set of best practices to avoid girting tugboats. 

A coordinated search and rescue operation is currently underway after a tugboat, OSHIO, sank in Singapore’s Eastern Anchorage within the country’s port limits earlier on 4 September at approximately 2:15 PM.

On August 23, NYK and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., in partnership with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), successfully completed the Sakigake, the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel designed for commercial use.

SOHAR Port has announced that it has become one of the first ports in the Middle East ever to use biofuel bunkering in tugboat operations.

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced its collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) on the pioneering technology demonstration of autonomous navigation system with dual navigation capabilities on MDL the tugboat MT Andaman.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to CMB.TECH and Damen for a hydrogen solution to be implemented on four new Damen ASD tugs.

On May 23, 2024, the Panama Canal Authority ordered ten hybrid tractor tugboats from European shipbuilder Astilleros Armón, with an option for ten more.

SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group has announced it is trialling an electric tug within their Marine Services fleet, the first of its kind in the Middle East, which will be deployed at AD Ports Group’s flagship facility, Khalifa Port.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched the Methatug, the world's first methanol-powered tugboat, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards a climate-neutral port by 2050.

On 8 May 2024, KOTUG Canada held a keel laying ceremony for two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs.